American Action Forum Issues Commentary: 2026 State Minimum Wage Increases and Their Potential Costs and Consequences
April 09, 2026
April 09, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on April 8, 2026, by labor policy analyst Emmet Bowling:
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The 2026 State Minimum Wage Increases and Their Potential Costs and Consequences
Executive Summary
* On January 1, 19 states raised their minimum wage; three more states and the District of Columbia are scheduled to increase theirs later this year.
* While these increases will boost pay for . . .
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The 2026 State Minimum Wage Increases and Their Potential Costs and Consequences
Executive Summary
* On January 1, 19 states raised their minimum wage; three more states and the District of Columbia are scheduled to increase theirs later this year.
* While these increases will boost pay for . . .